Senior Business Systems Analyst

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit

Pension plan

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior IT Business Systems Analyst to lead analysis, translate business needs into requirements, and partner with Technology teams to design solutions.

You will work across finance and enterprise applications, mentor teams, and contribute to analysis standards, while supporting delivery of secure, compliant technology solutions aligned with Canadian business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior business analysis experience.
• Finance processes and business operations expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of IT project methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
• Lead elicitation, validation of requirements and dependencies.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and reviews of deliverables.
• Present findings and project updates to leadership.
• Ensure requirements align with architecture, security, and risk guidelines.
• Define business problems and perform benefit analysis.
• Develop solution design criteria with stakeholders.
• Partner with QA to align test strategies with requirements.
• Support UAT and release planning.
• Mentor and lead teams in analysis.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

SDLC understanding

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MIS/Finance degree

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is responsible for leading the analysis of business problems and developing requirements, product and process specifications and contribution towards solution design.

The Senior Business Systems Analyst champions and contributes to the development of analysis standards, tools, processes and best practices.

This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating business needs into functional and technical requirements. The role is responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, defining solution requirements, and supporting the delivery of technology solutions that align with organizational objectives.

What You Will Do

The Senior IT Business Systems Analyst maintains a “business perspective” through all phases of the problem resolution and systems enhancement. Senior IT Business Systems Analysts work closely with the business to understand their needs, opportunities and requirements. Working in a team environment, the Senior IT Business Systems Analyst is responsible for:

• Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor for business process and technology improvements.
• Leading and orchestrating overall analysis, scoping, estimating and planning for large or complex initiatives, including elicitation and validation of business requirements and dependencies
• Leads and facilitates meetings, walkthroughs, workshops, and reviews of deliverables
• Present recommendations, findings, and project updates to leadership.
• Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Ensures solutions and configurations meet business requirements and enterprise-level policy guidance (e.g. architecture, security, risk) and ensures the translation of those processes, needs and requirements into related artifacts and documentation
• Defining business problems/opportunities, providing a clear definition and performing benefit analysis
• Develops and validates solution design, configuration or package criteria with business stakeholders, articulating logical design alternatives and recommending appropriate solutions
• Partners with the QA team to ensure test strategies, plans and processes align with the business requirements and enables efficiencies in the work or testing process
• Performs functional testing of system enhancements and supporting user acceptance testing of changes, within compliance controls and standards
• Partners with product owners and/or architects to develop technical requirements and engineering/non-functional specifications
• Provides leadership by fostering and mentoring, an inspiring team environment
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Assist with release planning and implementation activities

What You Will Bring

• Degree in related discipline (Finance Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent combination of training and experience with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior business analysis role.
• Extensive knowledge of finance processes and business operations, coupled with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner effectively across diverse functional areas
• Proven leadership and internal consulting skills, with a commitment to customer service
• Excellent understanding of general IT project methodologies, processes and practices
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC)
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall environments.
• Experience with enterprise applications, integrations, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that rely on a structured approach
• Proficient with data modelling techniques and tools, data mapping from source systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in an individual and team environment
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with focus on attention to detail

The base salary for this position is between $90,800 - $110,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.